Wasáse: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom

by Taiaiake Alfred (Kahnawà:ke Mohawk)

Magazine (paper), 2005

LCC

E98 C89 A54 2005

Collection

Description

The word Wasáse is the Kanienkeha (Mohawk) word for the ancient war dance ceremony of unity, strength, and commitment to action. The author notes, "This book traces the journey of those Indigenous people who have found a way to transcend the colonial identities which are the legacy of our history and live as Onkwehonwe, original people. It is dialogue and reflection on the process of transcending colonialism in a personal and collective sense: making meaningful change in our lives and transforming society by recreating our personalities, regenerating our cultures, and surging against forces that keep us bound to our colonial past."

Publication

Peterborough, Ont. ; Orchard Park, N.Y. : Broadview Press, c2005

Notes

The word Wasáse is the Kanienkeha (Mohawk) word for the ancient war dance ceremony of unity, strength, and commitment to action. The author notes, "This book traces the journey of those Indigenous people who have found a way to transcend the colonial identities which are the legacy of our history and live as Onkwehonwe, original people. It is dialogue and reflection on the process of transcending colonialism in a personal and collective sense: making meaningful change in our lives and transforming society by recreating our personalities, regenerating our cultures, and surging against forces that keep us bound to our colonial past." --Publisher's description

CONTENTS:
Rebellion of the truth -- Paths of least resistance -- The ethics of courage -- Regardless of the consequences -- Sacred protectors -- Colonial stains on our existence -- Imperial arrogances -- The other side of fear -- Spaces we occupy -- My grandmother, she raised me up again -- Indigenous resurgence -- Liberatory fantasies -- The great law of change -- Old roots into the earth -- Vigilant consciousness.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
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